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Does anyone know of a good repair guy in the southern VA area? I just got my pt 6 and it really could use a chem clean.

Thanks
Doug

How far south will you go? I haven't needed to contact him yet, but I've heard from a professional low brass player that Jim Petersen in Raleigh, NC is a good repair guy:

http://jimfixeshorns.com/

evan wrote:How far south will you go? I haven't needed to contact him yet, but I've heard from a professional low brass player that Jim Petersen in Raleigh, NC is a good repair guy:

http://jimfixeshorns.com/

Jim has pretty much become the go-to guy in the Triangle by default since Mike Morse stopped working on horns not sold by Tuba Exchange, but he's primarily a woodwind specialist. No complaints about any of the work I've had done by Jim, though.

Word on the street is that Andy Smith (ASTuba), who's starting a DMA at UNCG, is setting up shop in Greensboro, NC. (I've heard he's going to be doing ultrasonic rather than straight chem cleaning, and that he's already open for business, but can't confirm that. Perhaps he'll chime in here?) Andy worked for Lee Stofer before Lee moved to IA (and can be found helping out at Lee's booth at TUSABTEC), which is all the recommendation one could ask for; and ran shops in GA and (I believe) AR before coming to UNCG, so if you're looking for a low brass specialist.

In Northern VA there's Bob Pallansch, Jeff Bonk, and Ken McGee. I think Ken has an ultrasonic tank big enough.

I can second the recommendation for Andy Smith who is now in Greensboro, NC. In fact, I was his first repair customer - he did a valve-slide leak repair while he was still unpacking stuff. I cannot speak to whether or not he can do a chem clean.

And I had a lesson with him earlier this week. He was gracious enough to fill in while my regular teacher was doing an out-of-state gig. Good stuff - neat and useful ideas on making music out of all that ink on the page. Plus tips on breathing, efficient air usage, production of good tone, resources for further study, etc., etc.

Where in VA are you? Glen at Valley Repair in Salem, VA, has always done a good job for me. Give them a call at (540) 389-0412‎.

NC_amateur_euph wrote:I can second the recommendation for Andy Smith who is now in Greensboro, NC. In fact, I was his first repair customer - he did a valve-slide leak repair while he was still unpacking stuff. I cannot speak to whether or not he can do a chem clean.

Andy's supposed to chem clean my brother-in-law's euph next week, so if he doesn't actually do it, my b-i-l's gonna be seriously pissed ... and I may have another case on my docket.

(Just kidding, Andy. ... Maybe. Or maybe not. )